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A Moth takes to the water in Howth

MOTH

Mon 4 Nov 2013

Graeme Grant of Howth Yacht Club took his Moth class dinghy for a sail in Howth on Saturday despite extreme wind which led to the abandonment of racing on day one of the first Moth Open event in Ireland. Photograph: Frank Miller / The Irish Times

Graeme preparing the folis of his boat before launching. Photograph: Frank Miller / The Irish Times

Graeme heads out into Howth harbour watch by some gulls. The boat uses its special foils to allow it to lift out from the water in good wind conditions, reducing drag and producing speeds of up to 30 knots. Photograph: Frank Miller / The Irish Times

The boat is sailed on a knife-edge with a capsize always a live prospect. Photograph: Frank Miller / The Irish Times

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Graeme sails around the harbour with the boat fully foiling. Photograph: Frank Miller / THE IRISH TIMES